2015-08-27

Culture news

Leona Lewis returns with "I Am"

Eight years into her ‘X-Factor’-launched career now and Leona Lewis is back with a new sound, new album and record label. Now with Universal Music’s

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World News

European stocks rise as Chinese concerns ease

European shares rose this morning, lifted by gains on Asian and US markets. Germany’s DAX opened two to 2.8 percent higher while France’s CAC 40 was

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China

China detains 12 over Tianjin blasts

Twelve people have been “formally detained” in China after the massive explosions in Tianjin earlier this month. Among them are the chairman

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Intrepid penguin goes for a wander in Peru

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Is this the oddest ever place to get married?

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USA

How many civilian guns does a well regulated militia need?

Why is it so difficult for America to come to terms with gun violence? Here are five key points, compiled by our Washington correspondent Stefan

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Next Series

Rosetta mission: Crunch time for Philae

The Rosetta mission has changed our vision of comets and given us a new outlook on the origin of life in the universe. In this edition of Space, we

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Next Series

Astronaut Academy: keeping space crew health in check

Floating around in space may sound like fun, but it can put all sort of stresses and strains on the human body. Volker Damann is Head of the Medicine

27/08/2015

USA

'Racist and homophobic abuse' behind live TV shootings in the US, claims killer

A quiet morning TV broadcast in a small Virginia town turned to tragedy on Wednesday. Vester Flanagan, 41, who broadcast under the name Bryce

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Markets

Asian markets steady their nerves.

Stocks in the Asia-Pacific region got off to a solid start on Thursday morning after global markets started to regain their footing. A sharp rebound

27/08/2015

USA

Colorado cinema gunman gets 12 life sentences plus 3,318 years

The man who was convicted of killing 12 people and wounding 70 others inside a Colorado cinema has been formally sentenced to life in prison. James

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China

China makes arrests after Tianjin blasts

Chinese police have arrested 12 people suspected of involvement in this month’s massive explosions at the city of Tianjin. Among them are the

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Russia

Typhoon Goni strikes Russia's east coast

Russia’s far-eastern maritime territory has been hit by a super-powerful Typhoon Goni. Strong winds and lashing rain began pummeling the port city of

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Ukraine

Ukraine and separatists agree next week as deadline for truce

During a meeting of the Contact group on Ukraine its been agreed that in a gesture to shore up a tenuous ceasefire, there will be an end to all

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Syria

Syria's warring parties agree local truce

A two-day ceasefire beginning Thursday 6am local time was agreed last night between warring sides in three Syrian towns. A similar truce earlier

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South Sudan

South Sudan's president finally signs delayed peace deal

A reluctant President Kiir calls on the leaders from other African nations in the region to help implement a peace deal for South Sudan after expressing reservations about the agreement.

27/08/2015

World News

Migrants: Hungary to reinforce border with Serbia

Record numbers of migrants are crossing the border from Serbia into Hungary. They are adamant their ultimate destination is Germany. Budapest is

27/08/2015

World News

Another tragedy on the Mediterranean - dozens of bodies found on a migrant ship

Dozens of bodies are found in the packed hold of a migrant boat as round-the-clock rescue missions in the Mediterranean save another 3,000 in just 24 hours.

27/08/2015

Sport

Manchester United secure spot in Champions League group stage

Manchester United have made it through to the group stages of the Champions League after beating Club Brugge 4-0 away from home with a goal from

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USA

US shootings: suspect dies of gunshot wounds

The man suspected of shooting a TV reporter and her cameraman dead during a live interview is rushed to hospital in the US. Vester Lee Flanagan was

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USA

Congress could pass law reducing gun violence, says White House

White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Congress could pass legislation that would have a tangible impact of reducing gun violence in the United

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